Everything you need to Maximise Ramadan!

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username5919249

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BarakAllahu Feek, thanks for these ❤️

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Jazakallah akhair ❤️👊💯.

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Skibz786

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Shaʿban: Preparation For Ramadan

Each year we are reminded that this Ramaḍān may be our final one. We also often remember those who were here last year but have passed on to Allah (subḥānahū wa ta‘ālā) since then.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Ramaḍān, by the will of Allah, is the lifeline we desperately need: patience through fasting, tranquillity through the night prayer, purification through repentance, comfort through du‘ā’ and contentment through dhikr.

For this Ramaḍān to be our best, we should start preparing now, spiritually but also physically. The month of Shaʿbān is akin to the sunnah prayers. The sunnah prayers help us to get into the ‘mode’ of Salāḥ and prepare us for the farḍ prayers. By preparing in Shaʿbān, we are more likely to taste the sweetness of fasting and qiyām in Ramaḍān.

The following are some of the ways in which we can prepare for this momentous month:

1. Start fasting, especially if you have qada fasts

2. Increase in your recitation of the Qur’an

3. Start praying at night

4. Give charity

5. Start reading/listening to something which will boost your iman

6. Clear your heart

7. Hold yourself to account

8. Purify yourself before Ramadan by seeking forgiveness

9. Make a change in your routine

10. Draw up your Ramadan timetable

Read more detail of the above 10 points here:

https://lifewithallah.com/articles/seasons-of-worship/ramadan/shaban-preparation-for-ramadan/

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Original post by StraightPath81

Shaʿban: Preparation For Ramadan

Each year we are reminded that this Ramaḍān may be our final one. We also often remember those who were here last year but have passed on to Allah (subḥānahū wa ta‘ālā) since then.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Ramaḍān, by the will of Allah, is the lifeline we desperately need: patience through fasting, tranquillity through the night prayer, purification through repentance, comfort through du‘ā’ and contentment through dhikr.

For this Ramaḍān to be our best, we should start preparing now, spiritually but also physically. The month of Shaʿbān is akin to the sunnah prayers. The sunnah prayers help us to get into the ‘mode’ of Salāḥ and prepare us for the farḍ prayers. By preparing in Shaʿbān, we are more likely to taste the sweetness of fasting and qiyām in Ramaḍān.

The following are some of the ways in which we can prepare for this momentous month:

1. Start fasting, especially if you have qada fasts

2. Increase in your recitation of the Qur’an

3. Start praying at night

4. Give charity

5. Start reading/listening to something which will boost your iman

6. Clear your heart

7. Hold yourself to account

8. Purify yourself before Ramadan by seeking forgiveness

9. Make a change in your routine

10. Draw up your Ramadan timetable

Read more detail of the above 10 points here:

https://lifewithallah.com/articles/seasons-of-worship/ramadan/shaban-preparation-for-ramadan/

InshaAllah.

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Skibz786

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Plan Ramadan Pt. 1: Goals and Actions:

When we have to undertake a project, we invest a great deal of effort and time into ensuring the project will be successful. Projects are initiated, then planned out, then executed and monitored. And once they are completed, they are evaluated.

If we can do this for projects at work, then surely the ‘project’ of Ramaḍān is far greater. As people seeking the pleasure of Allah and Paradise, Ramaḍān is the ‘dream project’ that has landed effortlessly on our desks.
The Goals of Ramadan

In order to prepare a plan which will help us to successfully complete this project, we have to be clear about its goals. These goals will provide the framework of a successful Ramaḍān. Everything we do in Ramaḍān should lead to the following goals:

1) Forgiveness for sins. Our beloved Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever observes the fasts of Ramadān with firm belief and hoping for reward, all of his previous sins will be forgiven” (Bukhārī).

2) Freedom from Hell. Deeply shudder at the possibility of being from the people of the Hell-fire; and then beg Allah to release you from the Hell-fire. Our beloved Prophet ﷺ said, Allah frees slaves from the Hell-fire every night.” (Tirmidhī)

3) Submitting to Allah. In our everyday lives, we are accustomed to giving in to our desires. If we feel like eating, we eat. If we feel like drinking, we drink. Through Ramaḍān, we should aim to train the nafs (inner self) to submit itself to Allah, and to comply with His commands.

4) Elevating the soul from its base desires (stomach and private parts). Aim for your fasting and Ramaḍān to remove the love of the world from your heart; and let your soul soar high above the ground, away from the body, and upwards towards its Creator and Originator.

5) Mercy. This Ramaḍān aim to be the recipient of Allah’s mercy and loving care.

6) Developing good character. Excellent character is an integral part of our dīn, and there is no better time to cultivate this than in Ramaḍān. Our beloved Prophet ﷺ said, “When one of you enters the morning in the state of fasting, he should neither use obscene language nor act ignorantly. If anyone insults him or argues with him, he should say: ‘I am fasting, I am fasting’” (Muslim).

7) Consistency. Ramaḍān is a bootcamp and a training programme to cultivate your heart, soul, morals and ultimately your life, so that the obedience of Allah becomes your lifestyle.
Maximise Ramadan: What Should You Include In Your Schedule?

To make the most of the blessed month of Ramaḍān, have a plan. Write down your daily schedule for Ramaḍān. Be happy and feel the excitement in your heart knowing that you will be spending quality time with Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā).

Depending on your circumstances, your schedule on weekdays may differ from the weekends. Aim to remain busy with good deeds, as having free time makes it easier to sin.
What to include in your timetable:
1. Salāh

The 5 daily prayers, including the sunnah prayers. Be punctual with praying in congregation and aim to be there before the opening takbīr.
Qiyām al-Layl (Tarāwīḥ/Tahajjud). Along with fasting, this is the highlight of Ramadān. This is the time of the year in which you can truly connect with the Qur’ān. Recite slowly, repeat the āyāt and feel the emotion in your heart. Think that Allah is talking to YOU directly.
Salāh al-Ḍuḥā. This can be read approximately 15 minutes after sunrise till 15 minutes before Ẓuhr. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Whoever offers Fajr in congregation and remains seated, engaging in the remembrance of Allah until the sun has risen, and then offers two rak‘ahs, he will have a reward equal to that of performing Hajj and ‘Umrah.” He ﷺ said: “Complete, complete, complete (i.e. complete reward).” (Tirmidhī)

2. Qur’ān

Have an ambitious target for reciting as much Qur’ān as possible.
Along with recitation, allocate time for memorising, reviewing memorisation, learning the meanings and reflecting on the Qur’ān.
Bring the Qur’ān alive into your day. Have a minimum of at least one thing you will act upon based on what you recited in the day. (For an excellent Arabic resource on this, click here)

3. Dhikr

Morning and evening adhkār
Adhkār after ṣalāh
Adhkār of sleep
General dhikr throughout the day

Spend time in acquainting yourself with the meanings of the adhkār (remembrances), so that your dhikr is conscious. Similarly, combine dhikr with deep reflection (tafakkur).
4. Duʿā’

Duʿā’ before iftār (and after opening the fast)
Duʿā’ throughout the day when you’re fasting
Duʿā’ in your sajdah
Duʿā’ in the last third of the night, especially in sajdah
Sunnah duʿās, such as before/after eating, entering/leaving the house, using the bathroom etc. Some of these have incredible rewards, which you shouldn’t miss out on, especially in this blessed month.
Increase your praise (ḥamd) of Allah at the start of your duʿā’. This will specifically help you to build a special bond with Him.

5. Helping Others & Family ties

Try to help others as much as possible, especially the elderly and the vulnerable people in your community.
Maintain family ties and reach out to people you may have cut off contact with.
Choose specific acts of kindness which you will do for your family e.g. unload the dishwasher/give a head massage/help with homework.
Give charity. Try to feed those who are fasting to acquire the reward of their fasts inshallah.

The Last 10 Days

In the last ten days, intensify your worship schedule, take off time from work (if possible) and use it to focus your connection with Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā).
Your Family

If you are a mother or father, don’t be selfish. Be considerate and give your spouse their own ‘alone with Allah’ time whilst you take care of the children. Your spouse connecting with Allah will result in him/her being a better spouse and parent to your children.

Spend quality time with your children. Tell them the stories of the Prophets, Companions and the people of the past. Recite Qur’ān with them. Hold a daily family circle where you can have discussions. Do fun and beneficial activities related to Ramaḍān. (There are many ideas on the internet for various crafts and activities.) Remember to renew your intention for spending quality time with them, and you will be rewarded for this great act of ʿibādah (worship) inshāAllah.
Use Every Moment

“By Allah, if it was said to the people of the grave, ‘make a wish!’ they would wish for one day of Ramaḍān.” – Ibn al-Jawzī (raḥimahullāh)

There may be times when you are tired or too exhausted to recite Qur’ān. Fill this time up with ‘easier’ acts of worship for e.g. listening to the Qur’ān or a beneficial lecture. Similarly, if you’re doing household chores or commuting, recite the Qur’ān or do dhikr at the same time.

Have a stockpile of books, or even one book, ready to help you become close to Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā), His Words and His Messenger ﷺ.

May Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā) grant us the joy of worshipping Him in this life, and the joy of seeing Him in the next.

Source: https://lifewithallah.com/articles/seasons-of-worship/ramadan/plan-ramadan-pt-1-goals-and-actions/

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Skibz786

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Plan Ramadan Pt.2: Time to Detox:

Ramaḍān is a month in which we seek to train the nafs (inner self) to resist obeying its desires, and instead obey Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā). Therefore, it is essential, that along with planning what we are going to do in Ramaḍān, we should also plan what we are not going to do. Ramaḍān is a time to detox our bodies, and more importantly our hearts from the toxins of ‘sins’ and the ‘diseases’ of the heart.

If we fast – by not eating, drinking and abstaining from intimacy – but do not protect our eyes, ears and tongues from sinning, we will miss out on the essence and spirit of fasting.

The following are some of the key aspects we should focus on:
1) Eating

Food is the fuel of desires. The more we fill our stomachs, the lazier we feel to perform ʿibādah. If we eat a lot, we drink a lot. And this makes us sleep a lot, which leads to us losing out on precious time. The Prophet ﷺ ordered the unmarried companions to fast, because fasting is meant to curtail and restrain sexual desire.

Likewise, we have to internalise that Ramaḍān is about fasting, not feasting. We shouldn’t spend too much time preparing our meals. Naturally the long hours leave us hungry, making us want to cook more than usual. Similarly, we should not pressurise our family members to cook elaborate meals for us.

Imām al-Ghazalī (raḥimahullāḥ) explained that one will only reap the full benefit of a fast if one does not over eat at ifṭār. We should only eat what one would usually eat on a normal night. Otherwise, the purpose of fasting will not be fulfilled and it will be easier for Shayṭān to make inroads into our hearts.
2) Talking

Ramaḍān is the best time to rectify our speech. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent” (Bukhārī). This includes how we talk to others through our phones and on social media.
3) Sleeping

Ramaḍān is the best time to reduce sleep, and spend a greater portion of the night in worshipping Allah.
4) Gazing at ḥarām

Gazing at ḥarām destroys the firmness and determination of the heart. It is a poison which leads to the darkness of the heart, just as its opposite (lowering the gaze) leads to the heart being illuminated. It is a poison which stops us from tasting the sweetness of imān and worshipping Allah. Along with lowering our gazes from anything which incites lust, we should also avoid looking at the glitz and glamour of the world, as this makes us heedless and forgetful of Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā).
5) Severing ties of kinship

Ramaḍān is the time to cleanse our hearts, battle the pride and jealousy of our hearts, and reach out to those we have cut off ties with. It is the perfect opportunity to forgive those who have wronged us, to ask for forgiveness from those we have wronged, and to ask Allah to unite our hearts. If we seek to connect with Allah, we have to connect with our relatives. But if we cut them off, Allah will cut us off.

The most deserving of our good relations are our parents. We should serve and be kind to our parents to the best of our abilities.
6) Socialising and social media

Too much socialising hardens the heart, and often leads to sinning. Ramaḍān, especially iʿtikāf of the last 10 days is the perfect retreat: away from people, and fully focused on Allah.

Social media is the biggest thief of our time. In Ramaḍān, every moment is precious, therefore try to detox from social media completely. Otherwise, reduce it to a minimum. At the most, have a set ‘window’ in which you allow yourself to catch up on it, rather than just saying ‘I’m going to reduce it.’ For example, ‘I will use social media for twenty minutes after ifṭār.’

Think of Ramaḍān as a battlefield. The enemy you are trying to defeat is your nafs. It is an enemy which has conquered you many times over in the past. This Ramaḍān, however, you are determined that by the help of Allah, you are going to conquer it. You are going to be the winner, and not the loser. This will require planning, effort, tonnes of duʿā’ and perhaps even a change in strategy.

One such strategy is to manoeuvre around your nafs, and subtly trick it. When you are struggling to keep momentum, say to yourself: just a little while longer. After Ramaḍān, you can go back to enjoying the ḥalāl pleasures. For now, just keep going for a little while longer. Once, Bishr al-Ḥāfī (raḥimahullāh) was walking with one of his companions towards a city. His companion wanted to drink water from a well. Bishr said to him, “We will drink from the next well that appears on the way.” Every time they would approach a well, Bishr would say, “From the next well.” When they finally reached their destination, Bishr said, “This is how we journey through the world.”

May Allah, al-Ṭayyib (The Pure) make this Ramaḍān the means to purify our hearts, intentions and actions.

Source: https://lifewithallah.com/articles/seasons-of-worship/ramadan/plan-ramadan-time-to-detox/

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jazakaAllah! posting to watch x

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Skibz786

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How to Connect to the Qur’an this Ramadan:

It has been said that whilst the primary purpose of fasting is to gain taqwā, the purpose of Ramaḍān is to connect with the Qur’ān. Indeed, Ramaḍān is the month of the Qur’ān. We know from the authentic Sunnah that every Ramaḍān, in the best month of the year, the best of mankind, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would revise the Qur’ān, the best of words, with the best of angels, Jibrīl (‘alayhis salām).

Here are 10 practical ways you can connect to the Qur’ān in this blessed month:

1. Recite as much Qur’ān as you can.
Try to complete at least one khatmah/khatam of the Qur’ān. However, if you managed to complete one last year, aim to increase your khatmah by one and complete two this year. This may seem ambitious, but make du‘ā’ to Allah (subḥānahū wa ta‘ālā) to help you accomplish this as du‘ā’ makes the impossible possible. The charts here are an excellent guide to help you to plan your daily recitation in order to achieve your goals.

2. Read the tafsīr of a chosen sūrah.
Pick a sūrah or a collection of sūrahs, and then read or listen to the tafsīr (explanation) of these sūrahs. Focus on them in this month. English translations of tafsīr works, some of which are available online include: Tafsīr al-Jalālayn, Tafsīr Ibn Kathīr, Ma‘āriful-Qur’ān, In the Shade of the Qur‘ān, and Tafsīr al-Sa‘dī.

3. Ponder and reflect on the Qur’ān (tadabbur).
Recitation of the Qur’ān is not enough. Allah (subḥānahū wa ta‘ālā) tells us: “This is a blessed Book which We revealed to you, that they may reflect upon its verses, and those with understanding may take heed.” (38:29)

Reflecting upon the Qur’ān entails thinking over the meaning and the purpose behind an āyah: what is Allah (subḥānahū wa ta‘ālā) asking me to do here? Deep thinking and reflection allow us to develop a deeper connection with the Qur’ān and will catalyse us to act upon the Qur’ān inshā’Allah.

Suggestion: Qur’ān Journaling (i.e. jotting down thoughts and reflections) may be a useful means for staying consistent with tadabbur.

4. Listen to the Qur’ān.
Although there is more reward in reciting the Qur’ān, listen to it when you are not able to recite it. The benefits of listening to the Qur’ān are (though not limited to): improving your tajwīd, aiding your memorisation and providing you with the chance to absorb the beauty of the Qur’ān. Here are a collection of long and short recitation clips which you may listen to.

Suggestion: download your favourite clips to avoid the inescapable YouTube adverts or alternatively, use an ad-free Qur’ān app.

5. Choose a story from the Qur’ān and share it with your families and friends.
The Qur’ān is full of stories which are filled with deep wisdom. Choose a story from the Qur’ān which inspires you and share this story with your families, friends and children. From the talking ant to the golden cow; from the baby which spoke to the snake which turned into a stick; make the Qur’ān a part of your families’ lives.

6. Select 30 du‘ās from the Qur’ān and focus on one each day.
Select one Qur‘ānic du‘ā’ for each day of the month and repeat this du‘ā’ throughout the entire day. Choose as many moments as possible from the special times in which du‘ā’ is accepted to make this du‘ā’.

Suggestion: reflect on the background of each du‘ā’ and learn the translation of the du‘ā’.

7. Memorise as much as you can.
Fix an amount to memorise every day. Even if you do two lines a day, with consistency you will have memorised 60 lines by the end of the month inshā’Allāh.

Just imagine that you are in the hereafter and you are being told: “Read, ascend, and recite slowly and distinctly as you used to recite in the world…” (Abū Dāwūd) and depending on how much you’ve memorised, that is where you will have to stop. The more you’ve memorised, the higher you will be able to go. Aim high this Ramaḍān!

8. Interact with what you recite.
In your night prayers, interact with the āyāt you are reciting like the Messenger of Allah ﷺ did. When you come across an ayah of mercy, stop and supplicate to Allah. When you come across an āyah of punishment, stop and ask for Allah’s protection.

9. Vary what you read in Ṣalāh.
Rather than sticking to what you always read, try to vary between the different sūrahs you have memorized. This will help you to perform Ṣalāh with more khushū’ (humility and concentration) and you will start to feel the sweetness of Ṣalāh.

10. Implement the Qur’ān in your life.
Allah (subḥānahū wa ta‘ālā) has described specific qualities that we should embody as believers: these are the People of the Qur’ān. To help you become such people of the Qur’ān, who are the chosen people of Allah, here is a selected list of Qur’ānic qualities.

a) Select one of the qualities from the list and make it your focus for this month.

b) Reflect on the related āyāt (which are in the pdf document).

c) Work on developing the quality consistently throughout Ramaḍān, so that it becomes a part of you and lives on in you beyond Ramaḍān.

Suggestion: write down this quality on a piece of paper and stick it on your fridge or somewhere where you are likely to see it every day to remind yourself.

May Allāh make us from the People of the Qur’ān. Ameen

Source: https://lifewithallah.com/articles/quran/how-to-connect-to-the-quran-this-ramadan/

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Gamstar

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Assalamu Alaikum.
Jazakallahu Khair, may Allah grant you lots of reward for all that you are sharing.
Inshallah we all increase our imaan deeply during this time, and come out with better habits than now.

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Skibz786

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Assalaamu Alaikum, soon we welcome Ramadan, so we must ensure we try & make the best of it by making a plan & eradicating any distractions & bad habits that may prevent us from maximising it:

The Prophet ﷺ said:“Ramadan has come to you. (It is) a month of blessing, in which Allah covers you with blessing, for He sends down Mercy, decreases sins & answers prayers. In it, Allah looks at your competition (in good deeds), & boasts about you to His angels. So show Allah goodness from yourselves, for the unfortunate one is he who is deprived in (this month) of the mercy of Allah, the Mighty, the Exalted.” [Tabarani]

*Everything you need to Maximise Ramadan:*

https://www.islamicboard.com/fasting-ramadhan-amp-eid-ul-fitr/134325840-ramadan.html

May Allah enable us to reach it, maximise it & gain forgiveness for all our previous sins. Ameen

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Food!!

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ooo gonna be watching this thread :biggrin:

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hamzsh

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Original post by StraightPath81

Original post by StraightPath81

Plan Ramadan Pt.2: Time to Detox:

Ramaḍān is a month in which we seek to train the nafs (inner self) to resist obeying its desires, and instead obey Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā). Therefore, it is essential, that along with planning what we are going to do in Ramaḍān, we should also plan what we are not going to do. Ramaḍān is a time to detox our bodies, and more importantly our hearts from the toxins of ‘sins’ and the ‘diseases’ of the heart.

If we fast – by not eating, drinking and abstaining from intimacy – but do not protect our eyes, ears and tongues from sinning, we will miss out on the essence and spirit of fasting.

The following are some of the key aspects we should focus on:
1) Eating

Food is the fuel of desires. The more we fill our stomachs, the lazier we feel to perform ʿibādah. If we eat a lot, we drink a lot. And this makes us sleep a lot, which leads to us losing out on precious time. The Prophet ﷺ ordered the unmarried companions to fast, because fasting is meant to curtail and restrain sexual desire.

Likewise, we have to internalise that Ramaḍān is about fasting, not feasting. We shouldn’t spend too much time preparing our meals. Naturally the long hours leave us hungry, making us want to cook more than usual. Similarly, we should not pressurise our family members to cook elaborate meals for us.

Imām al-Ghazalī (raḥimahullāḥ) explained that one will only reap the full benefit of a fast if one does not over eat at ifṭār. We should only eat what one would usually eat on a normal night. Otherwise, the purpose of fasting will not be fulfilled and it will be easier for Shayṭān to make inroads into our hearts.
2) Talking

Ramaḍān is the best time to rectify our speech. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent” (Bukhārī). This includes how we talk to others through our phones and on social media.
3) Sleeping

Ramaḍān is the best time to reduce sleep, and spend a greater portion of the night in worshipping Allah.
4) Gazing at ḥarām

Gazing at ḥarām destroys the firmness and determination of the heart. It is a poison which leads to the darkness of the heart, just as its opposite (lowering the gaze) leads to the heart being illuminated. It is a poison which stops us from tasting the sweetness of imān and worshipping Allah. Along with lowering our gazes from anything which incites lust, we should also avoid looking at the glitz and glamour of the world, as this makes us heedless and forgetful of Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā).
5) Severing ties of kinship

Ramaḍān is the time to cleanse our hearts, battle the pride and jealousy of our hearts, and reach out to those we have cut off ties with. It is the perfect opportunity to forgive those who have wronged us, to ask for forgiveness from those we have wronged, and to ask Allah to unite our hearts. If we seek to connect with Allah, we have to connect with our relatives. But if we cut them off, Allah will cut us off.

The most deserving of our good relations are our parents. We should serve and be kind to our parents to the best of our abilities.
6) Socialising and social media

Too much socialising hardens the heart, and often leads to sinning. Ramaḍān, especially iʿtikāf of the last 10 days is the perfect retreat: away from people, and fully focused on Allah.

Social media is the biggest thief of our time. In Ramaḍān, every moment is precious, therefore try to detox from social media completely. Otherwise, reduce it to a minimum. At the most, have a set ‘window’ in which you allow yourself to catch up on it, rather than just saying ‘I’m going to reduce it.’ For example, ‘I will use social media for twenty minutes after ifṭār.’

Think of Ramaḍān as a battlefield. The enemy you are trying to defeat is your nafs. It is an enemy which has conquered you many times over in the past. This Ramaḍān, however, you are determined that by the help of Allah, you are going to conquer it. You are going to be the winner, and not the loser. This will require planning, effort, tonnes of duʿā’ and perhaps even a change in strategy.

One such strategy is to manoeuvre around your nafs, and subtly trick it. When you are struggling to keep momentum, say to yourself: just a little while longer. After Ramaḍān, you can go back to enjoying the ḥalāl pleasures. For now, just keep going for a little while longer. Once, Bishr al-Ḥāfī (raḥimahullāh) was walking with one of his companions towards a city. His companion wanted to drink water from a well. Bishr said to him, “We will drink from the next well that appears on the way.” Every time they would approach a well, Bishr would say, “From the next well.” When they finally reached their destination, Bishr said, “This is how we journey through the world.”

May Allah, al-Ṭayyib (The Pure) make this Ramaḍān the means to purify our hearts, intentions and actions.

Source: https://lifewithallah.com/articles/seasons-of-worship/ramadan/plan-ramadan-time-to-detox/

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hamzsh

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Skibz786

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Welcome O Blessed Month!

Although Allah constantly showers His mercy, love and blessings upon us throughout the year, there are certain times of the year wherein He is even more Generous to us. These are the special seasons, days and moments in which it is even easier to acquire His pleasure, earn His forgiveness and be saved from the Hell-fire. The blessed month of Ramaḍān is one such season when we witness the fruits of Allah’s love and kindness.

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “The month of Ramaḍān has come to you, a blessed month in which Allah – Exalted and Majestic is He – has obligated (its) fasting upon you. In it the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hell-fire are closed, and the rebellious devils are chained. In it, Allah has a night which is better than a thousand months. Whoever is deprived of its good is truly deprived!” (Nasā’ī)

Benefit from a concise PDF that highlights the virtues and merits of Ramaḍān mentioned in authentic aḥādīth.

We ask Allah The Most Exalted to make Ramaḍān the means of forgiveness for our sins, and to attain His love and mercy:

https://lifewithallah.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/40-Virtues-of-Ramadan-by-Life-With-Allah.pdf

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